Flexural or Inverse Psoriasis

On April 5, 2016

Inverse psoriasis belongs to the atypical forms of the disease and is considered to be one of the most difficult types to deal with. It is also called flexural psoriasis and it causes a lot of suffering and psychological problems to the patients.

What is Inverse Psoriasis?

This is the type of the disease that may appear on genitals, in armpit areas, and in the groin. The disease can occur at any age both in women and men. This type of psoriasis is chronic, recurrent, undulating, with periods of exacerbation in autumn and winter periods. Inflammation of the skin may occur in the form of individual lesions. It may also affect great areas of skin. In case the doctors choose the proper treating ways, the remission can last from a few months to years.

Psoriasis in Intimate Places

Inverse psoriasis on the genitals is the most severe form of the disease. It causes painful feelings and, moreover, it is a reason of great psychological discomfort. Eruptions that occur in intimate places are of pale pink to bright red color which is typical of this form of the disease.

Inverse Psoriasis Symptoms

Inverse psoriasis symptoms or the signs of psoriasis in intimate places usually appear in the form of eruptions on genitals (on vulvar lips or on penis). Typical exfoliation is barely noticeable which can cause difficulty in diagnosis.

Inverse Psoriasis Pictures

Inverse Psoriasis Causes

Inverse psoriasis causes or the causes of psoriasis in the genital area are considered in the complex. Though none of the reasons has been officially confirmed. Here are the ones that are believed to be the most widely spread:

stress, emotional shock, psychological trauma;

genetic predisposition;

pathological changes in the immune system;

pelvic organs dysfunction;

pathological changes in the functioning of the nerve endings of the spine;

psoriasis which is localized in other areas of the skin.

Please keep in mind the psoriasis is not sexually transmitted!

Inverse Psoriasis in Men

Psoriasis of the genital area in men usually appears as a rash on balanus and in groin. However, each case is individual and requires a different approach to diagnosis and treatment. In most cases, there is no exfoliation in this form of the disease. In order to diagnose and treat psoriasis like that, one has to pass a blood test and a biopsy.

Inverse Psoriasis in Women

Diagnosis of psoriasis of genital areas in women is also very difficult because the disease is visually similar to vulvitis or balanoposthitis. The rash appears on vulvar lips and quite often on the pubis. The psoriatic elements are round and have clear boundaries. The disease is chronic and undulating.

Flexural Psoriasis

Flexural Psoriasis is a form of the disease with atypical localization of psoriatic plaques. Psoriatic eruptions also look quite atypical. They don’t exfoliate, the eruptions have clear boundaries, the surface is smooth. This type of psoriasis may resemble a fungal infection which makes it difficult to diagnose the disease properly. The lesions in the skin folds (armpits, buttocks, groin, skin under breasts), making the treatment process quite long and complicated. The affected areas are extremely sensitive and cause immense discomfort to the patient. Plaques often have erosive surface. They are very painful and get infected easily. The fact that the rash is usually located in places with high temperature and lack of ventilation makes the situation much worse. In addition, the affected areas are often injured by clothes and underwear which leads to the occurrence of microcracks and enhances the appearance of infections. In this case, the application of local dermatics is ineffective. And the use of antiperspirants and depilation in intimate areas only aggravate the situation and provoke the emergence of new areas of inflammation. Therefore, the skin care in the affected areas should be particularly thorough.

Psoriasis Rash in Flexor Surfaces

Psoriasis rash in flexor surfaces also belongs to the atypical form of the disease and it differs from psoriasis vulgaris. Eruptions appear as red inflamed spots that raise above the skin. They do not exfoliate almost. The rash usually appears on the flexor surfaces, the areas that sweat the most. The treatment is very individual. The duration of the treatment process usually depends on the general health condition of the patient.

Inverse Psoriasis Treatment

As we have mentioned before, inverse psoriasis treatment is a very individual problem. To prescribe medicine for each specific case of the disease, the doctors take into consideration a number of various factors. Unfortunately, modern science is still in search of the cure for the disease and psoriasis is not a problem to easily get rid of. Still, there are general principles one can follow to make the best of the inverse psoriasis treatment process.

With inverse psoriasis, one should wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton fabric. Men should choose the underwear that does not prevent air circulation. One cannot wear tight clothes. Women should not wear a bra because it can provoke extensive sweating.

To avoid severe psoriasis affection of skin folds one should make sure those areas are dry. After washing it is necessary to thoroughly dry them with a soft cloth.

The therapeutic effect from the cream prescribed by one’s doctor will increase significantly if one applies a cloth soaked in warm saline 10 minutes before the application if the cream itself. After the procedure sop up the folds with a dry cloth. Then you may apply the ointment or cream.

When it is very hot outside, it is better to additionally wash the perineum and buttocks skin.

Why Cracks Appear on Skin

The skin in the fold areas is especially thin, and, therefore, it is prone to cracks when it is affected with psoriasis. As a rule, psoriatic changes in these places are associated with significant discomfort and are very difficult to treat.

Some habits (at home or at work) can also influence the condition of the skin of certain areas of the body. Affected skin folds are a perfect environment for the development of infections. In addition, the bacteria in the skin folds themselves may cause throat infections and psoriasis. Therefore, if your job makes you sit for a long time, it is better to put a cushion of the chair that is covered with natural cloth (because synthetic cloth provokes sweating).

As long as there is the risk of bacterial infection, one should pay particular attention to the anus. Do not use the usual toilet paper. Wrap a piece of wet paper with a layer of dry one and use it like this. The removal of any water that remains is obligatory after the procedure.

Natural Treatment for Inverse Psoriasis

Many patients do not understand the principles of the natural treatment for inverse psoriasis. They mistakenly believe that home remedies for inverse psoriasis only include dermatics of different forms (tinctures, ointments, etc.). People are inclined to think that these remedies made of various medicals plants and natural elements are enough to cure the disease.

As a matter of fact, those who are going to use only home remedies to fight the disease should consider the main principles of ancient traditions and experience of the alternative medicine.

First of all, it is necessary to minimize the impact of trigger factors which provoke the occurrence or exacerbation of the disease.

The remedies have to influence the entire organism and not only the local manifestations of the disease. That means the comprehensive approach towards the treatment of psoriasis. Therefore, traditional medicine involves both the external local use of natural products and taking infusions and tinctures made of plants and their fruits. That has to influence the psychoemotional sphere and immune status. Such treatment is used to naturally correct stomach, sweetbread, intestinal canal, kidneys, and liver functions. Proper diet is also extremely important.

One has to keep to the chosen therapy. To reach a positive result, one has to be persistent and concentrated.

Despite that fact that modern medicine is highly developed, psoriasis, in fact, remains an incurable disease. It is not contagious though it causes a lot of distress to the patients. Treatment of inverse psoriasis is quite successful today and patients have high chances to have a normal life.